LIVE MORE LIFE. Get the tiny ways to romanticize and fall in love with your life every week
AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW. Released December 12, 2024.
Do you own your joy? Time being our most precious resource, and one we can never get more of, this is a book of healing, joy, and celebration, to help you maximize every moment. In owning our joy — and not leaving it to others or circumstance — we take back our power and honor ourselves. This book provides a simple way for you to romanticize your life in tiny ways, every single week, starting just where you are, right now.
DO YOU OWN YOUR JOY?
Why do we need to Own our Joy?
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Do you own your joy? Or does it get lost in the blur of life.
There are days when life feels like a loop—endlessly repetitive, like you’re simply going through the motions. You wake up, complete your morning routine, work through the day, check off the to-do list, and then do it all over again tomorrow. Monotony creeps in, dulling the colors of the world around you, leaving you wondering: is this it? Is this all life is meant to be?
As the rhythm of everyday life begins to feel more like a treadmill than a dance, it’s easy to lose motivation. The spark that once ignited your passions now flickers faintly, barely visible beneath the weight of responsibilities, deadlines, and stress. Every task starts to feel like just another obligation, and soon, you find yourself overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and longing for something more…
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But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Romanticizing your life is the gentle yet powerful shift that changes everything. It’s the practice of finding beauty in the small things, seeing the extraordinary in the ordinary, and transforming the way you experience your days. It’s not about grand gestures or living in a dream world—it’s about slowing down and seeing life through a lens that turns mundane moments into meaningful experiences.
It speaks to the deep-seated human need for meaning, variety, and connection. Romanticizing life is a balm for the monotony, stress, and emotional fatigue that plague so many of us. It’s about infusing your days with intentionality, reminding yourself that your life is not just a series of tasks but a story, and you are the author. Here’s how this practice addresses some of life’s most common struggles:
Monotony & Routine Fatigue
Life can start to feel like a cycle of the same— day in, day out, nothing new.
But when you romanticize your life, you see that even the most routine activities can be filled with beauty. Walking to the office can be a time for reflection or discovery, noticing the small wonders you might usually rush past.
By finding these moments of magic, the monotony is broken, and life regains its sparkle.
Stress & Overwhelm
Romanticizing life helps to slow down time. When we rush through our days, caught up in a whirlwind of responsibilities, stress piles on.
But when you romanticize small moments—whether that’s savoring your morning coffee or taking a slow, mindful walk—you create pockets of peace.
These moments allow your mind and body to reset, lowering stress and making life’s demands feel more manageable.
Lack of Motivation
It’s hard to stay motivated when everything feels like a chore.
But when you bring a sense of wonder and appreciation to your daily tasks, those same activities transform. Your workday becomes an opportunity to grow, learn, and create something meaningful. Your evening routine becomes a time to unwind and nourish your soul.
By shifting your mindset, motivation flows naturally because you’ve infused each moment with purpose.
Lack of Happiness
Joy doesn’t only come from extraordinary experiences—it lives in the everyday. Romanticizing life invites you to find happiness in small, simple pleasures.
A quiet moment with your pet, the way sunlight filters through the window, the first bite of a delicious meal—these moments hold immense potential for joy when you’re present enough to notice them.
By treating each of these experiences as special, you cultivate a sense of happiness that’s rooted in appreciation rather than circumstance
Anxiety & Disconnect from the Present
It’s easy to get stuck in the past or worry about the future, but romanticizing your life pulls you back to the present.
It asks you to focus on the here and now, to be mindful of your surroundings, and to engage with what’s in front of you. By doing so, you become more grounded, less anxious, and more able to enjoy the current moment for what it is.
It brings you back to the richness of now, the only moment we truly have.
Loneliness
Loneliness can creep in, even when surrounded by people.
Romanticizing your interactions with others helps build deeper connections. By being more present with your loved ones, appreciating their quirks, and creating small, meaningful moments—like planning a cozy movie night or writing a heartfelt note—romanticizing life strengthens your social bonds.
It turns ordinary interactions into meaningful moments of love and connection
Uninspired or Creatively Blocked
When life feels gray or packed with a million responsibilities, creativity can wither.
Romanticizing your environment—by making your workspace more inviting or bringing beauty into daily routines—can spark new inspiration.
You begin to see creative potential in everything, whether it’s how you arrange your morning routine, the way you set the table, or the joy of documenting life in small, artistic ways.
This reignites your creative energy, helping you overcome blocks and feel more inspired by life itself.
Lack of Meaning or Purpose
It’s easy to feel like life lacks purpose when we’re caught up in the mundane, but romanticizing life reminds us that meaning is found in the smallest moments.
It encourages you to create your own narrative of purpose, where even ordinary events—like folding laundry or walking the dog—become acts of mindfulness and intention.
By reframing your perspective, life feels more purposeful, enriching, and full of significance
Work & Life Imbalance
Work can dominate life, leaving little time for joy or self-care.
But by romanticizing even the smallest moments—like taking a mindful break, lighting a candle at your desk, or treating your lunch as a special event—you can bring balance back.
These small acts allow you to infuse even busy workdays with moments of peace, giving you a sense of control and making space for joy amidst the demands
The Author
Profit Nic’s life mission is to help people be able to experience more magical moments and live the life of their absolute wildest dreams.
She does this by helping people get more time and money to do the things that they love, by helping them get the smartest, simplest ways to grow products, profits, and personal finance. Time being our most precious resource, and one we. can never get more of, Nic wanted to bring this book of healing, joy, and celebration to the world, to help everyone to maximize every moment. In owning our joy — and not leaving it to others or circumstance — we take back our power and honor ourselves.
Nic is also the author of Simple Recipes for Wealth, the simplest path to turn your money into a million, in mini-steps.
With over 15 years of experience, she’s had a successful career across expertise in Product, Marketing, Customer Experience, Media, Finance, Consumer Psychology and Behavioral Economics, and Technology, and has 3 degrees across technology and communications. Nic has been both a successful Founder/CEO & Entrepreneur, and a Wall Street and Fortune 500 Executive. Nic’s worked with brands like Apple, Kantar, BILL, Khan Academy, Lowe’s, Bank of America and more.
She is known for her ability to see the beauty in the rough; accelerate growth; simplify complex topics; and maximize money in various scenarios.
A proud North Carolina native, Nic resides in New York City. She is a Beyonce superfan and enjoys live events, unique stores, and immersive experiences. She believes the tiny things, are the biggest things.
LIVE MORE LIFE. Get the tiny ways to romanticize and fall in love with your life every week
AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER NOW. Released December 12, 2024.
Do you own your joy? Time being our most precious resource, and one we can never get more of, this is a book of healing, joy, and celebration, to help you maximize every moment. In owning our joy — and not leaving it to others or circumstance — we take back our power and honor ourselves. This book provides a simple way for you to romanticize your life in tiny ways, every single week, starting just where you are, right now.